Some of the Fun Over the Last Few Weeks :: Abilene Family Photographer, Snyder Family Photographer

I could eat her UP!











The Chapman crew... LOVE this family to pieces!!



Rehearsing their silly faces... too funny!


















The Von Atzigen family.... near and dear to my family's hearts! These are our Pastors and dear friends... such fun for me to get to shoot their beautiful family's photos! :)



Love how Miss Brenna is "workin' it" for the camera!!






I am always captivated by Brant's eyes and his sprinkle of amazing freckles! :)






Caden is one of the funniest kids you'll ever meet... but I must say he did a great job of playing it "cool" for the camera!



Here's one where is true colors are shining through!! :) Too funny!






LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE!









The lovely Sydni...



Sweet sisters.... :) Little Davis was loving being in that basket!







Above and Below: Couldn't decide which I liked better.... ?!






Part 1 of Hannah's Senior Portraits.... what a gorgeous girly... I've been waiting for 2 years to do Hannah's Senior session.... managed to squeeze her in at the last minute Thursday night... wanted to get her to this gorgeous spot and it's best in the evening light! We are getting together this week in the morning to do a few more urban-inspired shots too!






At the very end of our time together... the moon was rising right next to this little "cliff"... can't wait to bring her back out during the spring and bring some off-camera lighting for this type of scene...








And that's all for this moment... have 4 sessions this weekend and a wedding preview that I'll need to add in... stay tuned and as always, thanks for stopping by and for your great comments! :)

The Majkowski Family... :: Hamlin Photographer, Abilene Family Photographer

I met with the Majkowski family last night in Hamlin to do part 2 of our "Mommy Bloom & Baby Bud" package! You might remember Jasmine & family from her maternity session about 9 months ago!! It was so fun to get to see them again and see how everyone's grown! Little Chandler is 8 month old.... and mama wanted to wait and instead of doing newborn pictures, do this sweet age instead! As much as I LOVE newbie pics, this was such a great alternative. The 8-10 month age is just so much fun... oodles of personality and spunk! Talk about a fabulous little nook for pictures too!! Tons of possibility and I can't wait to go back to play a bit more... probably with a Senior or two coming up here soon!


Chandler is over the moon for his big brother!! So fun watching them interact!


What a handsome guy... I just LOVE his hair!!!






Such cute little "toothies" in there!



{SWOOOOON!}



Cutie.... :)






Just a tiny sneak peek! Until next time....

The New Mr. & Mrs. Whitmire... :: Abilene Wedding Photographer, San Angelo Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful journey I've had with Lauren & Aaron over the last year!! Aaron proposed right before the Christmas holiday last year and just after it, I found myself (and my 2 week old, Lyla) in the William's home doing a photography consult. I had the privelege of walking along-side this sweet couple to capture their engagement photos and then Lauren's bridal portraits... and then finally, the big day!! Abilene Christian University's Chapel on the Hill provided a gorgeous back drop for the ceremony, and the "par-tay" followed at the Abilene Country club! This wedding just seemed extra sweet because Lauren & Aaron have been together since they were young teenagers!! So encouraging to see that young love does prosper when it's right!!! :)

Need to pay a huuuge thank you to my sweet photographer bud (who was 6.5 months preggo) Micah Schmidt who was an amazing second shooter for this wedding! Ugh, what will I do without you in the future Micah! What a joy it was to have you alongside me! :)

To the Williams & Whitmire family... thank you so very much for having us... it was an honor to document this very exciting year in your children's lives and I'm excited to get the phone call for a maternity shoot somewhere down the line (ha ha, but I'm totally serious!!)! :)
















































Lauren's Mom requested this shot.... I always love to see who really gets into it... the award clearly goes to the gentleman on the right! Nice job! :)







































These two little sweeties looked like little fluffy marshmallows walking down the isle!!! LOVE! :)









I don't think Aaron's smile could have been any bigger!!!! :)



























It's official!!!!!


















Lauren's Dad ever-so-lovingly presented Aaron with a Texas Longhorns hat as a sort of initiation into the family... and being a Tech fan, Aaron graciously accepted like a good new son-in-law should!! :)



The father-daughter dance was QUITE the event at this wedding! As you can see from the middle image above... after about 3 minutes of traditional dancing, the music abruptly changed several times to several different styles of music and the bride and her Dad busted some serious moves... including the lawn mower, the fish hook & reel in, and the tango! The whole room was rolling as they watched!!! Too cute!



The photo booth was also a big highlight... I couldnt' resist taking a few pictures of the guests striking their poses! This one of Lauren & Aaron was hysterical!









One more family hug before the evening was over....



And they're off... to a romatic honeymoon in the Bahamas!!

Lauren & Aaron... God bless you both as you begin this new life together!! My best marriage advice I can offer is this:

1. Don't sweat the small stuff... none of it matters anyway!!
2. Do make date-night a priority... get dressed up and Aaron, come to the door and pick her up every now and then (trust me, after kids the concept of date-night will take on a whoooole new meaning!).
3. Do keep the Lord in the center of your marriage... invite Him in daily to the walls of your home and hearts.
4. Do learn each other's love language and get fluent!!! :)

Love to you both....